Little Marvel is a classic heirloom shelling pea prized for its sweet, tender peas and compact growth habit. This early-producing variety delivers plump, flavorful peas perfect for fresh eating, freezing, or adding to your favorite recipes. Its dwarf size makes it an excellent choice for small gardens, raised beds, and even container growing.
These hardy peas thrive in cool weather and are easy to grow, making them ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Little Marvel plants produce abundant pods filled with delicious peas that maintain their sweetness even after harvest.
Key Features:
- Botanical Name: Pisum sativum
- Plant Height: 18–24 inches (compact, dwarf variety)
- Days to Maturity: 60–65 days
- Pod Size: 3–4 inches long with 6–8 peas per pod
- Flavor: Sweet, tender, and rich
- Growth Habit: Bush type (minimal support needed)
Growing Information:
Plant seeds directly outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Peas prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Sow seeds 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart, with rows spaced 12–18 inches apart. Keep soil consistently moist for best germination and growth. Harvest pods when they are plump and filled out, but still tender.
Little Marvel Shelling Peas are a reliable, high-yielding favorite that brings exceptional flavor and performance to any garden. Perfect for gardeners looking for a compact pea variety with big taste.